When you look through the pages of a fashion magazine, what do you like to see? Perhaps, you just want some simple style ideas, or maybe, you like to dream about wearing expensive clothing. You might even have a favorite model that you like to follow. How would you feel if the models in your fashion magazines weren’t real? What if magazines used animated models instead of real people?

This is exactly what Louis Vuitton did! The famous fashion brand worked with Square Enix, the company that created Final Fantasy. Together, they made an ad campaign with the animated character Lightning. Lightning is a popular hero in Final Fantasy. Many people think the ads are cool, but they are also worried about the negative impact of this type of advertising.

Jane and Kelly have mixed feelings about Louis Vuitton’s ad campaign. Listen to today’s English lesson to hear their thoughts.

Did you ever have to say good-bye because a friend decided to move? Maybe, it was the end of school, and your friend wanted to move to the States. Or perhaps, this person didn’t want to live in town anymore, and he moved to the country. It’s easy to be happy for someone who is following his heart, but it can be sad to say good-bye. When an important person moves, it’s the end of an era. Life will be different without him.

The end of an era is a time when things change. It is the end of a special period of time. When you finish school or leave a good job, it is the end of an era. You probably have new prospects to think about. When you are at the end of an era, it’s important to celebrate and remember the good times. You can offer a toast to your friends and thank them for their friendship before beginning your new life.

Spaceships. Battles. Adventures on distant planets. These are all things that you might see in Star Wars VII: the Force Awakens. People around the world are excited about this movie’s release. Are you?

No matter where you live, you have probably heard of Star Wars. This popular film series started in the 1980s. Today, it is still a favorite. Adults and children love the special effects. They love the unique characters. They love watching the fight between good and evil. Even people who do not like sci-fi can find something to enjoy in the Star Wars movies.

Sara wants to see a movie. Jessica thinks they should see Star Wars together. Listen to Sara and Jessica talk about Star Wars VII in this English lesson.

In the past, people watched TV shows or movies. These were the two most popular types of videos. The internet changed this. Now, people have many choices. They can watch short videos at any time on their computers. Some people make one or two videos and put them on online platforms such as YouTube. Other people make web series. Like a TV show, a web series has many different parts.

Some web series teach people about new things, such as making clothes, studying science, or choosing a local restaurant. Other web series are for fun. They tell stories and follow the lives of different people. Web series are like TV shows, but they are usually shorter. Independent people make many web series. They share their perspectives for each viewer to think about.

Jessica and Gary are talking about why they like web series. Find out more in today’s English lesson about web series.